500,000 computer infected with webcam malware

By Larry Neumeister & Toby Sterling

NEW YORK >> More than a half million computers in more than 100 countries were infected by sophisticated malware that lets cybercriminals take over a computer and hijack its webcam, authorities said as charges were announced Monday against more than 100 people worldwide.

The malware lets hackers steal personal information, intercept keystrokes and hijack webcams to make secret recordings of users. BlackShades also can be used to encrypt and lock a computer's data files, blocking the rightful owners from regaining access unless they pay a ransom.

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Smartphone Camera Spying

Well it had to happen...  Smartphone's are now being targeted by webcam hackers.  The U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center have developed malicious software that can remotely seize control of the camera.

The malware, named PlaceRaider allows the hacker to spy on the user without their knowledge.  I don't know about you but I take my phone everywhere including the bathroom and the bedroom.  The phone will breach privacy like you never thought possible. 

How will your phone be infected?  It's very simple... the malware will be attached to an app that you download.

The U.S. military can use the malware to capture specific details about the layout of building/home.  By doing so they would be able to create a 3D model of the floor plan obviously giving them strategic advantage. 

PlaceRaider is the first known example of malware developed to spy using the high-definition camera.  The test was done in collaboration with the U.S Navy and a team at the School of Informatics and Computing at Indiana University.

C-Slide is working on a mini version of their 2.0 version for Smartphone's.